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Author: Jeremiah chapter 1, verse 1 identifies the Prophet Jeremiah as the author of the Book of Jeremiah.Date of Writing: The Book of Jeremiah was written between 630 and 580 B.C.Purpose of Writin...

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John Appelt Supporter

Jeremiah presented the word of the Lord for about 45 years from the time of Josiah to Zedekiah and the captivity, Jeremiah 1:1-3. He was known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah 13:17, 31:16-17. Lamentations, also written by Jeremiah, is his expression of sorrow and grief in acrostic form when Jerusalem was destroyed. 

One key to understanding the books of the prophets is to know the meaning of the name of the prophet. Jeremiah is said to mean, “The Lord (Yah) establishes.” 

Throughout the book, the theme of something being established is prevalent. “Kun,” a word meaning “establish” “be firm” “be ready” “set up” is found seven times in the book. Three of those times, the world/earth is established by His wisdom, Jeremiah 10:12, 33:2, 51:15. The other occasions of this word are in Jeremiah 10:23, 30:20, 46:14, 51:12. 

Jeremiah was established to be a prophet before he was born, Jeremiah 1:5-19, and was sent to prophecy, Jeremiah 19:14, 26:12, 15.

God determined judgment for the nation of Israel, Jeremiah 2-45, and for the neighbors of Israel, Jeremiah 46-51. Interspersed are reassurances of restoration.

Because Israel was backslidden and faithless, Jeremiah 3:6, 4:22, 7:24-26, 30-31, 8:5, she needed to be stabilized. Many times, commands are given to return, remember, and repent, Jeremiah 3:22. There are many references to restore, health and healing, Jeremiah 8:22, 30:17, plant and build, Jeremiah 31:28. 

The Lord determined the Babylonian captivity would be only seventy years, 25:1-38. God set up his servant Nebuchadnezzar, Jeremiah 25:9, 27:6-8, 43:10. Then the promise was firm that Israel would return from exile, Jeremiah 29:10-13, 30:1, 18-19, 33:10-11. 

The new covenant will be established, 31:31-34. God promised to raise a righteous Branch, Christ, who will reign as king, Jeremiah 23:5-6, and shepherds according to His heart, Jeremiah 3:15. God’s Word will stand even though it was not popular, Jeremiah 20:7-13, and despite Jehoiakim burning the scroll, Jeremiah 36:20-32. The prophecies of the future are certain, notably the Great Tribulation (“Jacob’s trouble”) and Millennium, Jeremiah 3:17, 30:7, 33:15-16.

Many things are “set” in the book, as these examples: 
trap/snare, Jeremiah 5:26, 50:24
standard/banner, Jeremiah 50:2, 51:12, 27
in battle array, Jeremiah 6:23, 50:14
defenses, Jeremiah 46:3
road markers, Jeremiah 31:21
watchmen, Jeremiah 6:27
shepherds, Jeremiah 23:4
abominations set up, Jeremiah 32:34
fire, Jeremiah 11:16, 32:29
face, Jeremiah 21:10, 44:11-12
people in a place, Jeremiah 1:10, 3:19
people free, Jeremiah 34:9-14
eyes, Jeremiah 24:6
hearts, Jeremiah 5:3, 15:7
hope, Jeremiah 14:22
way of life/death Jeremiah 21:8
law, Jeremiah 26:4, 44:10
throne, Jeremiah 1:15, 17:12, 43:10

God desires Israel to wholly trust in Him, Jeremiah 29:13, 33:3. God personally assured His people of His love, Jeremiah 31:3. Those who trust Him shall be rooted, nourished, and fruitful, Jeremiah 17:7-8. God guaranteed a continuing family to the faithful Rechabites, Jeremiah 35:1-19. Ebed-melech was rewarded protection when he rescued Jeremiah by faith, Jeremiah 38:7-12, 39:16-18, and Baruch was guaranteed safety, Jeremiah 45:1-5.

The message of Jeremiah’s name “the Lord establishes” permeates his book.

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

After reading the context of the Book of Jeremiah my opinion of the Book is as follows:

What is the main point of the book of Jeremiah?

Book of Jeremiah Summary: 

The prophet Jeremiah announced that God would judge Israel's sins with exile to Babylon. And then he lived through the horror of his predictions. The book of Jeremiah shows a graphic but important picture of how disobedience leads to destruction.

Jeremiah’s task was no easy one. He had to serve as Jehovah’s prophet in foretelling the desolation of Judah and Jerusalem, the burning of the magnificent temple of Jehovah, and the captivity of his people​—catastrophes almost unbelievable! His prophesying in Jerusalem had to continue for 40 years, through the reigns of bad kings Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin (Coniah), and Zedekiah. (Jer. 1:2, 3) Later, in Egypt, he had to prophesy concerning the idolatries of the Jewish refugees there. His book was completed in 580 B.C.E. The time covered by Jeremiah is thus an eventful period of 67 years.​—52:31.

Jeremiah's inspired prophecy is altogether upbuilding and beneficial. Look at the courageous example of the prophet himself. He was fearless in proclaiming an unpopular message to a godless people. He spurned fellowship with the wicked. He appreciated the urgency of Jehovah’s message, giving himself wholeheartedly to Jehovah’s work and never quitting. He found God’s word to be like a fire in his bones, and it was the exultation and rejoicing of his heart. (Jer. 15:16-20; 20:8-13) May we ever be as zealous for the word of Jehovah! May we also give loyal support to God’s servants, as Baruch did to Jeremiah. The sincere obedience of the Rechabites is also a splendid example to us, and so is Ebed-melech’s kindly consideration for the persecuted prophet.​—36:8-19, 32; 35:1-19; 38:7-13; 39:15-18.

All these prophecies, and more, were fulfilled just as Jehovah had foretold. Later prophets and servants of Jehovah also found Jeremiah’s prophecy authoritative and beneficial. For example, Daniel discerned from the writings of Jeremiah that Jerusalem’s desolation must be 70 years, and Ezra drew attention to the fulfilment of Jeremiah’s words at the end of the 70 years.​—Dan. 9:2.

On the occasion when he established the celebration of the Lord’s Evening Meal with his disciples, Jesus indicated the fulfilment of Jeremiah’s prophecy concerning the new covenant. Thus, he referred to “the new covenant by virtue of my blood,” whereby their sins were forgiven and they were gathered as Jehovah’s spiritual nation. (Luke 22:20; Jer. 31:31-34) The spirit-begotten ones brought into the new covenant are the ones whom Christ takes into a covenant for the Kingdom, to rule with him.

Why is the Bible book of Jeremiah of interest to us? Its fulfilled prophecies fortify our faith in Jehovah as the Fulfiller of his promises. (Isaiah 55:10, 11) Jeremiah’s work as a prophet and the attitude of the people toward his message find parallels in our day. (1 Corinthians 10:11) Moreover, the record of how Jehovah dealt with his people highlights his qualities and should have a profound effect on us.​—Hebrews 4:12.

Besides the fulfilments that we have listed, the book sets forth principles that should guide us in life. And there are the fine principles and illustrations in the book, upon which the other Bible writers have drawn for reference.

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